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The Rising Satisfaction Among Skilled Tradespeople: A Closer Look

A recent Forbes article highlights that skilled tradespeople are finding substantial satisfaction in their careers. This news comes against an evolving job market where traditional paths are being reassessed....

5 Key Barriers to a Promotion: How to Overcome Them and Advance Your Career

Picture this: you're the quintessential employee—early to the office, last one out, always willing to take on extra projects, and you consistently elevate your boss's stature. Neverthele...

Climbing the Ladder: More Than Just a Performance Game

The road to a promotion is often paved with the misconception that high job performance alone will propel employees up the career ladder.  As noted by the Harvard Business Review—an invaluable resource for...

5 Strategies for Getting Your Boss to Support You

In a perfect world, your bosses would always see your hard work and back it without you needing to ask. But reality is a bit different.  Your boss has a lot on their plate, and sometimes they might not remember to su...

How To Deal With Being Seen As "Too Experienced" For A Job

Getting a professional job can be tough, especially for those who've been in the workforce for many years. You'd think companies would jump at the chance to hire someone with lots of experience.  But...

A Four-Step Plan to Prepare for Career Uncertainty

When the job market looks shaky, and you're worried about the possibility of layoffs, it's smart to take steps to make sure your career is safe.   Here's a simple four-step plan prepared by Forbes Career ...

How to Stop Office Drama with Just Four Words

Office drama can spread like a wildfire, feeding on the emotional reactions it gets. The more people react to the drama, the bigger it grows.  Dramatic people tend to exaggerate problems, making small issues seem like ...

Revolutionizing Hiring: Big Companies Shift Focus to Skills Over Degrees

Big companies like Blackstone, Walmart, and Microsoft are now paying more attention to the specific skills a person has, rather than just whether they have a college degree. A group called the Burning ...

Michigan Town to Get New Auto Plant, 100 Jobs

Three Rivers is a city in Southwest Michigan, whose township seat bears the same name, and they have been known for being among the last holdouts of the auto industry's desertion some many years ago. American Axle & Ma...